In partnership with Nordstrom the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends, and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of the American Library Association, will award twenty grants of $500 each to match $1,000 raised by selected Friends of the Library groups, women's groups, libraries, and other nonprofit organizations to purchase Books for Babies kits from ALTAFF. Books for Babies is a national literacy program that acquaints parents of newborns with the important role they play in the development of their children. Parents are presented with a Books for Babies kit containing a board book, baby's first library card, and a variety of brochures with reading tips and early literacy information from nationally recognized educational organizations. Any type of nonprofit organization with a current program or interest in starting a Books for Babies program is encouraged to apply. Ten grants will be awarded in October with an application deadline of October 1, 2009.
Comcast offers grants in various amounts to diversity-oriented programs that address literacy, volunteerism, and youth leadership development. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations operating within Comcast communities. Application deadline: open.
The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation helps young people, ages 9 to 24, from low-income backgrounds become independent, productive adults in three ways: improving educational skills and academic achievement; preparing for the world of work and making the transition to employment and economic self-sufficiency; and avoiding high-risk behaviors such as drug abuse, violence, and teen pregnancy. Rather than design initiatives or programs itself, the Foundation works to develop and expand a pool of organizations that can serve thousands more youth each year with programs that produce these outcomes. It focuses solely on high-performing organizations and believes that making significant, long-term, financial investments in them (coupled with extra-financial supports) is an efficient and effective way to meet the urgent needs of low-income youth. The Foundation holds itself accountable for significantly increasing the number of low-income young people benefiting from proven services, and for helping to develop stronger, sustainable organizations that serve low-income youth on a significant scale. Recognizing that young people are most at risk when they are not in school or at home, the Foundation focuses primarily on organizations that deliver services and programming outside school hours. Eligible applicants include: stand-alone 501(c)(3) organization with a history of service to young people. Although the foundation is not accepting proposals from individual organizations, it does invite organizations to complete its Youth Organizations Survey. Based on an organization's responses, the foundation will determine whether it should take a closer look at the organization's programs, leadership, and overall operations.
The First Book National Book Bank distributes large quantities of publisher-donated brand-new books to programs serving children from low-income families. The books are free to organizations that are able to pick them up or just $0.25 per book to have them shipped. After registering with First Book, organizations will receive email notifications alerting them when book distribution applications are available. Eligible organizations must register with First Book and be a nonprofit organization serving at least 80% of children from low-income families, a Title 1 school, or a specially designated government institution. Deadline: rolling.
The Youth Empowerment Program is designed to address unhealthy behaviors in at-risk minority youth, and provide them opportunities to learn more positive life styles and enhance their capacity to make healthier life choices. The YEP is intended to test innovative approaches to promoting healthy behaviors in youth at-risk for poor health/life outcomes. These demonstration grants require a multi-partner approach involving institutions of higher education, primary and secondary schools, community organizations and institutions, and the community at-large. Eligible applicants: To qualify for funding, an applicant must be: (1) An Institution of Higher Education/Learning or Community College with a documented history of working in minority communities; or (2) a Tribal College. This is a limited competition. To qualify for funding, an applicant must be an Institution of Higher Education/Learning or a community college, as described above. Award ceiling: $300,000. Application deadline: September 03, 2009.
The Teammates for Kids Foundation accepts proposals for grants from nonprofit organizations that specialize in working with children in the areas of health, education and inner-city services. Eligible applicants are organizations with 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status with the IRS. 100% of grant monies received from the Teammates for Kids Foundation must be used exclusively for the benefit of children. Award ceiling: $50,000. Application deadline: open.
The Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation (IWPF) was founded to provide financial help to quality special-needs children's programs. The Foundation makes grants to organizations dedicated to serving developing innovative programs, disseminating ideas, or providing direct care or services for children with special needs, acute illnesses, or chronic disabilities. Eligible applicants: Qualified for exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Award ceiling: $5,000. Application deadline: August 31, 2009.
Miami-Dade Community Action Agency's Head Start/Early Head Start Program has begun its open enrollment for the 2009-2010 program year, which will begin in August of 2009. Applications are available at all Head Start/Early Head Start centers throughout Miami-Dade County. Head Start is a federally funded comprehensive child development program, serving low-income families. Services available through this program include health, education, social services, and parent involvement. Head Start strengthens the ability of children to cope with school and their total environment as they progress in age. In Miami-Dade County, the Head Start/Early Head Start program serves 6,528 children and families. Ten percent (10%) of the enrollment is available for children with disabilities. Parents seeking a brighter future for their children should give them the "Head Start" they deserve. For additional information or to locate a Head Start Center in your neighborhood, please call (786) 469-4622. Applications are being accepted until April 30, 2009 for pregnant women and children ages new born to five (5) years old (after September 1, 2009).
The Herbalife Family Foundation supports nonprofit organizations around the world dedicated to improving the lives of children. The Foundation funds non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax exemption status with the IRS and its programs that improve nutrition, support children and families, provide early intervention, correct problem behavior and enhance self-esteem, prevent substance abuse, create better home environments, and/or promote physical/emotional health. Applications deadline: open.
The Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation seeks to provide support for quality special-needs children's programs throughout the United States. The Foundation's focus is on nonprofit organizations dedicated to developing innovative programs, disseminating ideas, or providing direct care or services for children with special needs, acute illnesses, or chronic disabilities. Grant requests of up to $5,000 are considered. Preference is given to small organizations that might not otherwise be helped. Requests are accepted from January 1 through August 31, 2009.
The Liberty Hill Foundation's Queer Youth Fund makes multiyear grants to grassroots, local, state, or national nonprofit organizations located anywhere in the United States working to improve the quality of life among Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (GLBTQQ) youth. The Queer Youth Fund awards grants to innovative and effective leadership development programs or organizing projects that empower GLBTQQ youth to improve societal conditions affecting them and that make a long-term difference to their movement. Youth are defined as 24 years old or younger. Up to four $100,000 grants payable over three to five years will be made to different 501(c)(3) organizations (or groups with fiscal sponsors). To be eligible, organizations must have a total budget for their youth work of $750,000 or less.
The Lisa Libraries donates new children's books and small libraries to organizations that work with kids in poor and underserved areas. Founded in 1990 by author Ann M. Martin and friends to honor and memorialize children's book editor, Lisa Novak, they have established libraries at day-care centers, prison visiting areas for children of incarcerated parents, and after-school programs, In 2003 15,000 books were donated to nonprofit organizations across the country. Written book requests should explain how the organization will use these books to help children.
The NFL Youth Football Fund Grassroots Program is a partnership of the National Football League Youth Football Fund, which provides funding for the program, and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, which manages and provides technical assistance to the program. The goal of the program is to provide neighborhood-based nonprofit organizations with financial and technical assistance to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local football fields. Eligible applicants: In order to be eligible for a grant, projects must be sponsored by nonprofit community-based 501(c)(3) organizations or middle or high schools. In addition, all organizations applying for funds must be located specifically and exclusively within NFL Target Markets and serve low- to moderate-income areas within those markets. Applicant organizations must have at least one full-time staff person and must have been in existence for at least three years. Award ceiling: $200,000. Application deadline: October 30, 2009.
Nike, Inc. has announced that its retail division has launched a U.S.-based national grant program known as Back Your Block to support community and school groups working to unlock the potential of young people through programs that focus on sport. The $650,000 grant program is now accepting applications. Each of Nike's 175 U.S. retail locations will participate in this year's program as part of the company's commitment to giving back to local communities. Eligible applicants: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) community organizations and school groups are eligible to apply. Community members are encouraged to nominate groups that they value and vote for their favorite organization at the program's Web site. Award ceiling: Factory stores in Portland, South Chicago, and New Orleans are considered Nike Community Stores. The Portland Community store will award a total of $100,000 in grants, and South Chicago and New Orleans will each award a total of $50,000. All other stores will award a $2,500 grant to their local organizations. Participating locations include Nike Factory Stores, Nike Towns, Nike Stores, Nike Clearance, and Nikestore.com. Organizations over thirty miles from the nearest Nike retail location will be paired with NikeStore.com. Application deadline: August 24, 2009.
The purposes of this program are to (1) help address State-identified needs for highly qualified personnel--in special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education--to work with infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities; and (2) ensure that those personnel have the necessary skills and knowledge, derived from practices that have been determined through scientifically based research and experience, to be successful in serving those children. Eligible applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education. Award ceiling: $1,000,000. Application deadline: August 24, 2009.
Project RISE is a quality improvement initiative funded by The Children's Trust. Project RISE is designed to help Trust-funded out-of-school agencies' (OOS) quality of care rise to meet the health and safety, academic, and social-emotional needs of the youth they serve. Project Rise not only provides support (through training and evaluation) to help OOS programs be the best that they can be, but it also assists the Trust in data analysis and outcome identification for OOS programs. Project RISE is focused on using research to support programs and is guided by five (5) main principles: Feedback, Relationships, Effort, Support, and High-Level Coordination. All OOS programs funded by The Children's Trust qualify for support from Project RISE.
The Ralph and Eileen Swett Foundation's mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals by making grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with programs in the following interest areas: funding programs that assist orphaned children and promote their adoption; intervention in the lives of troubled youths. However, funding is not restricted to the above-mentioned interest areas. Interested applicants must complete an application request form online and be invited to submit a formal application. Grant applications are considered as they are received. Application Deadline: open.
Ronald McDonald House Charities announces its grants to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations whose national or global programs help improve the health and well being of children under age 21. The RMHC Board of Trustees is most interested in national and international organizations that have a specific program related to children's health and well-being. Organizations seeking funding should have a specific program that directly improves the health and well-being of children, addresses a significant funding gap or critical opportunity, has long-term impact in terms of replication or reach, produces measurable results, and is sustainable without relying on RMHC funding. Grants are not awarded to support ongoing general, operating, or administrative expenses. Eligible applicants: Not-for-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization. U.S. charities must have a current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status letter on file with the Internal Revenue Service. Award ceiling: N/A. Application deadline: September 4, 2009.
Sight for Students is a VSP (Vision Service Plan) charity that provides free vision exams and glasses to low-income, uninsured children. The program operates nationally through a network of community partners who identify children in need and VSP network doctors who provide the eyecare services. More than 50,000 children each year receive a free comprehensive exam and corrective lenses if needed through Sight for Students. These are children who would otherwise not receive the eyecare and eyewear they need to do their best work in school and perform their best at play. There are five basic qualifications that a child must meet in order to receive a Sight for Students gift certificate: family income is no more than 200% of federal poverty level (see chart below); child is not enrolled in Medicaid or other vision insurance; child is 18 years old or younger and has not graduated from high school; child or parent is a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant with a social security number; and the child has not used the Sight for Students program during the past 12 months. Deadline: Ongoing.
The State Farm Youth Advisory Board is one of the nations' most exciting opportunities for youth empowerment and development. The board is comprised of 30 youth from around the United States and Canada who serve as equal members on the board. The board is given responsibility over the resources of $5 million dollars to grant signature service-learning projects that seek to solve important community issues. The board funds $5 million yearly for service-learning project grants which address: access to higher education, disaster preparedness, driver safety, financial education and, environmental responsibility. To receive a grant from the State Farm Youth Advisory Board, organizations/institutions must be located in the United States or Canada. Primary applicant should be either an educator who currently teaches in a public K-12, public charter, or higher education institution, or a school-based service-learning coordinator whose primary role is to coordinate service-learning projects in a public, public charter, or higher education institution. Non-profit organizations are also eligible if they are able to demonstrate how they plan to actively interact with students in public K-12 schools. Applicants must also have 501(c) 3 federal tax status and a demonstrated capacity to effectively manage grant funds. Organizations may also serve as the site’s designated lead partner with primary responsibility for program implementation. Award ceiling: $100,000. Application deadline: October 2, 2009.
Teaching Tolerance offers grants of $500 to $2,500 to preK-12 classroom teachers for projects designed to reduce prejudice among youth, improve intergroup relations in schools and/or support educator professional development in these areas. Proposals from other community organizations and houses of worship will be considered on the basis of direct student impact. Open Deadline.
The purpose of the Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program is to promote academic achievement and to improve results for children with disabilities by providing technical assistance (TA), supporting model demonstration projects, disseminating useful information, and implementing activities that are supported by scientifically based research. Eligible applicants: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses. Award ceiling: $800,000. Application deadline: August 17, 2009.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the CarMax Foundation have announced the launch of the new UMADD Web site, and the availability of mini-grants for community-based groups committed to preventing underage drinking, binge drinking, and drunk-driving on America's college campuses. Mini-grants are available to UMADD student-groups; new groups who have applied to become a UMADD group; active student groups; approved students; campus or community law enforcement working on college-related initiatives; campus/community partnerships working on college-related initiatives; and faculty, including alcohol, tobacco and other drug or campus prevention coordinators. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Although first priority will be given to applicants pursuing UMADD-specific projects, other ideas will be considered based on merit. When applying for a mini-grant, applicants will be required to create a project timeline, including major goals and objectives; select a project focus (e.g., underage/binge drinking or drunk driving); and submit a complete budget. The CarMax Foundation has provided $20,000 to fund the mini-grants. The maximum grant amount is $500. Application deadline: open.
The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation is offering assistance grants to meet the medical needs of children across the U.S. by supporting medical services not fully covered by health insurance.Parents and caretakers in the U.S. will be eligible to apply for grants of up to $5,000 for healthcare services that will help improve their children's health and quality of life. Examples of the types of medical services covered by UHCCF grants include speech therapy, physical therapy, and psychotherapy sessions; medical equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, hearing aids, and eyeglasses; and orthodontia and dental treatments. Any child 16 years old or younger living in any UnitedHealthcare region of the U.S. and in need of financial assistance for healthcare services will be considered eligible for a grant. Eligible families must meet economic guidelines, reside in the U.S., and be covered by a commercial health insurance plan. Deadline: open
The National Gardening Association (NGA) has announced that the Home Depot is returning as the Youth Garden Grants sponsor for 2010. NGA annually awards Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs across the United States. Applicants must plan to garden with at least 15 children between the ages of three and 18 years. Previous Youth Garden Grant winners who wish to reapply may do so, but must wait one year before applying again, and must have significantly expanded their garden programs. For the 2010 grant cycle, 100 grants are available. Five programs will each receive gift cards valued at $1,000 (a $500 gift card to the Home Depot and a $500 gift card to the Gardening with Kids catalog and educational materials from NGA). Ninety-five programs will each receive a $500 gift card to the Home Depot and educational materials from NGA. Eligible applicants: Schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, and intergenerational groups throughout the United States. Award ceiling: $ 1,000 and $ 50 gift cards. Application deadline: November 2, 2009.
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